Emphasizes the culture and customs of the Vietnamese people, explains Chinese influences, and discusses the history and geography of the land.

Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Indonesia.

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Product Description: Board the luxury StarCruiser Galaxy Belle and visit exotic ports of call where Tempurms creatures prowl and coursing kangaroos spar in places like Wombat Rock. Join the passengers as they go slumming in the space bars of Eports, and deny themselves nothing on the Planet of No Restraint...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Describes life in ancient Rome, and discusses the growth and decline of the Roman empire

Explores the history of the early civilizations of Greece, as well as their architecture, art, poetry, drama, and music

A first look at the world of dinosaurs discusses these prehistoric reptiles, describing who they were, how they lived, and what happened to them, in a volume featuring curiosity boxes, numerous illustrations, and fold-out panels.

An informative account of the more than 7,000-year-old civilization of China including insights into the individuals who helped shape this country

Offers an overview of the history and culture of the North American Indians, and looks at their interactions with white settlers